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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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